General Information – Diagnostic Medical Sonography

School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Ultrasonography, commonly called Sonography, is a diagnostic medical procedure that uses high frequency sound waves (ultrasound) to produce dynamic visual images of organs, tissues, or blood flow inside the body. Sonography can be used to examine many parts of the body, such as the abdomen, breasts, female reproductive system, prostrate, heart and blood vessels. Additional education in some specialized areas may be required upon completion of the program.

The process involves placing a small device called a transducer against the patient’s skin near the body part to be imaged. The transducer works like a loudspeaker and microphone because it can both transmit and receive sound. The transducer sends a stream of high frequency sound waves into the body that bounce off the structures inside. The transducer detects sound waves as they bounce off the internal structures. Different structures in the body reflect these sound waves differently. These sounds are analyzed by a computer to make an image.

The School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography graduates earn a Diploma in DMS (Diagnostic Medical Sonography) from the JFK Muhlenberg Snyder Schools and Associates Degree from the Union County College. We can transfer credits from this program towards the Baccalaureate Program.

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